January 2017

Heavy falls overnight; A 70cm storm total

by Mark on January 11, 2017

  Base at top: 180 cm Temp at Top: -7 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 140 cm New snow since close: 45 cm Weather: Light snow Day number two of this run of snow and we have reached a total of (70cm)  since last lifts on Monday. Overnight there has been 45cm fall at Yamabiko […]

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It Begins

by Mark on January 10, 2017

Base at top: 160 cm Temp at Top: -6 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 125 cm New snow since close: 25 cm Weather: Light snow Anticipation is high. Skis and boards are waxed and ready to slide. Memory cards are cleared and gopros are charged. Its been dumping overnight up top and will stay this […]

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Great base building snow; 10cm up high

by Mark on January 9, 2017

Base at top: 145 cm Temp at Top: -3 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 105 cm New snow since close: 10 cm Weather: Overcast Around 6pm last night we had a brief passing shower. However this quickly turned to snow even in the village. Quite surprising given the warm temperatures. Since last lifts yesterday we […]

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The calm before the storm

by Mark on January 8, 2017

Base at top: 145 cm Temp at Top: -5 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 100 cm New snow since close: 0 cm Weather: Clear The wait could be over very soon in here in Nozawa Onsen. After much flip flopping the predictions have come into line once more for the past 24 hours. And they […]

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Sunny skies above Nozawa Onsen

by Mark on January 7, 2017

Base at top: 150 cm Temp at Top: -8 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 100 cm New snow since close: 0 cm Weather: Clear Today is the first day in a while without overnight snowfalls in Nozawa Onsen. We awoke to clear skies and no wind. A classic Japanese bluebird with ample viewing opportunities from […]

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